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A Family Tradition: The 6th Generation Earlier this year, we were able record a moment in history. We filmed a video in F.M. Light and Sons featuring the 6th generation of the Light family. Yes, you heard that correctly. Jeremiah, Simonne and Ethan are the Great-Great-Great grandchildren of Francis Marion Light. We’re sure that Frank […]

We love to hear from people who have visited our store. Especially when they send in pictures on our horse, Lightning. This past week we received a photograph from a woman named Nancy. The photo she sent in is from 1981! Here’s what she has to say: “We were on vacation from Indiana in the […]

Introducing the newest Lightning Rider: Victoria! We’re glad you enjoyed your ride on Lightning, Victoria. Thank you so much for sending us your picture – we appreciate it! Hope you had a great weekend in Steamboat over Labor Day weekend! Do you have a picture to share? Share below and you’ll be added to our […]

Thank you so much for sharing your photo with us. We absolutely love to see that kids enjoy Lightning! Did you know we have a full gallery of Lightning Riders? Click here to see it! Do you have a picture on Lightning? Share it with us, and we’ll feature you in our newsletter or website! […]

We love companies with rich family history. Companies that are founded on the same principles as F.M. Light and Sons. Companies that make their product in the United States. When we find businesses that are as old as us, we’re excited. When we find businesses older that us, we’re ecstatic. One such company is the […]

Do your kids like to color? Then click an image (or two), print ’em out, color ’em, and enter the contest on the National Day of the American Cowboy! Cowboy Coloring Cowgirl Coloring Cowboy Gear Coloring

You might think that a “Levi” started Levi Strauss & Co., but such is not the case. In 1847, a man named “Loeb” Strauss left Bavaria and sailed to New York with his mother and sister. His half-brothers were in a wholesale dry goods (cloth and linen bolts, clothing, etc.) business. In 1853, Loeb decided […]